South Carolina General Assembly
120th Session, 2013-2014
Journal of the House of Representatives

Tuesday, April 9, 2013
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter

The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:

Our thought for today is from Jeremiah 30:11: "For I am with you, says the Lord, to save you."
Let us pray. Almighty God, we pray for Your guidance and direction as these Representatives continue their work. Lead them to do Your will, O God, and the will of the people. Protect them from all harm and keep them in good health. Grant our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, staff, and all who serve Your blessings. Protect our defenders of freedom, at home and abroad, as they protect us. Heal the wounds, those seen and those hidden, of our brave warriors. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, March 22, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. J. R. SMITH moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Harriet Felkel, mother of Trisha Miller, research assistant to the Speaker's office, which was agreed to.

REGULATION RECEIVED

The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:

Document No. 4296
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-53-10 et seq.
Controlled Substances
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 9, 2013
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2013
Revised: May 16, 2013

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., March 21, 2013
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it nonconcurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H. 3453:

H. 3453 (Word version) -- Reps. Bingham, Allison, Anthony, Hayes and Atwater: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DECIDE AND NOTIFY TEACHERS OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR BY MAY 15, 2013; TO PROVIDE THAT A CONTINUING-CONTRACT TEACHER WHO IS BEING RECOMMENDED FOR FORMAL EVALUATION THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL YEAR MUST BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING ON OR BEFORE THE DATE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ISSUES THE WRITTEN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT OR REEMPLOYMENT; TO REQUIRE TEACHERS WHO ARE REEMPLOYED BY WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO NOTIFY THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THEIR ACCEPTANCE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF RECEIPT OF WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT; AND TO ALLOW DISTRICTS TO UNIFORMLY NEGOTIATE SALARIES OF CERTAIN RETIRED TEACHERS BELOW THE DISTRICT SALARY SCHEDULE.

Very respectfully,
President

On motion of Rep. BINGHAM, the House insisted upon its amendments.

Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. BINGHAM, ALLISON and HAYES to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

Columbia, S.C., April 9, 2013
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber at a mutually convenient time today for the purpose of ratifying Acts.

Very respectfully,
President

On motion of Rep. WELLS the invitation was accepted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3872 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, Douglas and D. C. Moss: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LEWISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2013 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3873 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, Douglas and D. C. Moss: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LEWISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM OF CHESTER COUNTY WITH THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED FOR CAPTURING THE 2013 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Lewisville High School boys varsity basketball team of Chester County with the team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and commended for capturing the 2013 South Carolina Class A State Championship title.

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the South Carolina district Teachers of the Year, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and commended on being selected to represent their individual school districts as Teachers of the Year.

Whereas, in 1908, the nation's leaders realized that the most current medical experience resided in the civilian sector, and they created the first reservoir of trained officers in a reserve status, known as the Medical Reserve Corps; and

Whereas, today over twenty percent of the Army's assets lie within the Army Reserve, including almost four thousand active Army Reservists throughout South Carolina, participating in 115 Army Reserve units with an annual payroll of almost $122 million; and

Whereas, the State of South Carolina boasts five Army Reserve units that meet at Fort Jackson, two in North Charleston, and one each in Aiken, Columbia, Florence, Greenville, Greenwood, Myrtle Beach, Orangeburg, Spartanburg, Sumter, and York; and

Whereas, in 1916, Congress passed the National Defense Act, which created the Officers' Reserve Corps, the Enlisted Reserve Corps, and the Reserve Officers' Training Corps, later named the Organized Reserve Corps (ORC), all forerunners of the present Army Reserve; and

Whereas, in both World Wars, Army Reserve Soldiers answered the call of duty. In World War I, 89,500 reserve officers were mobilized, and during World War II, 200,000 members of the ORC participated, with reserve officers providing twenty-nine percent of the Army's officers; and

Whereas, in 1952, legislation renamed the ORC as the Army Reserve and then divided it into three reserves: a Ready Reserve, a Standby Reserve, and a Retired Reserve. Legislation also provided that reserve units have twenty-four battle-drill assemblies and up to seventeen days of annual training; and

Whereas, the Army Reserve has been an integral part of numerous conflicts. More than seventy Army Reserve units were deployed to the Korean Peninsula; well over 120,000 soldiers have provided combat support and combat service support during Operation Desert Shield/Storm; and others provided support in Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, Kosovo, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Noble Eagle, and Operation Iraqi Freedom; and currently over 12,000 Army Reserve soldiers are deployed around the world with over 500 Army Reservists since September 11, 2001, deployed from the Palmetto State into hostile environments in the fight against terrorism; and

Whereas, the role of the Army Reserve has changed over time: moving from a Strategic Reserve to an Operational Force, the Army Reserve provides resources and training to first-responder organizations across the nation, trains soldiers, implements national objectives, keeps the Army mobile, and enables the Army to do more with constrained resources; and

Whereas, the Army Reserve makes up twenty percent of the Army's organized units, while providing one half of the Army's combat support and one fourth of its mobilization-base-expansion capabilities. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, celebrate April 23, 2013, the 105th birthday of the United States Army Reserve, honor the commitment, dedication, and service to America of United States Army Reservists, and offer continuing support to our soldiers.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Ambassador Samuel T. Brick, United States Army Reserve Colonel (Retired).

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3879 (Word version) -- Reps. Sellers and King: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO BRING TO THE ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC THE POTENTIAL HARM OF SALT TO ONE'S HEALTH, PRIMARILY CONTRIBUTING TO HYPERTENSION, HEART DISEASE, AND STROKE, AND TO URGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO REDUCE THEIR DAILY INTAKE OF SALT TO IMPROVE THEIR HEART HEALTH.

H. 3887 (Word version) -- Reps. Horne, Harrell, Jefferson, Knight, Murphy, Mack and Whipper: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MRS. ALLYSON DUKE, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF DORCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER UPON BEING NAMED THE 2013-2014 OUTSTANDING SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIAL.

Whereas, Clemson University was founded in 1889 through a bequest to the State of South Carolina from Thomas Green Clemson, a Philadelphia-born, European-educated engineer, musician, and artist who married John C. Calhoun's daughter, Anna, and settled at her family estate in South Carolina; and

Whereas, Mr. Clemson believed that the way to rebuild his adopted state's war-ravaged economy was through scientific education, so he left his home and fortune to the State of South Carolina to create the institution that bears his name; and
Whereas, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounded by Lake Hartwell and its own forest, Clemson University is ranked number twenty-five among national public universities--a major, land-grant, science and engineering-oriented research university that maintains a strong commitment to teaching and student success; and

Whereas, Clemson University is an inclusive, student-centered community characterized by high academic standards, a culture of collaboration, school spirit, and a competitive drive to excel, having provided educational opportunities for the young people of South Carolina and beyond, now with almost 125,000 living alumni worldwide; and

Whereas, Clemson University's economic impact on the State of South Carolina accounts for nearly 25,000 jobs, and its economic-development and research initiatives are helping to meet the needs of both existing and emerging industry clusters ranging from agribusiness and manufacturing to aviation and advanced materials; and

Whereas, Clemson University is part of a national system of land-grant universities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture providing statewide research, extension, and regulatory programs (public-service activities) to enhance economic growth in South Carolina's agribusiness and forestry industries through a continuous flow of knowledge to farmers, foresters, and land managers; and

Whereas, nearly 125 years after its opening, Clemson University continues to fulfill the covenant between its founder and the people of South Carolina to establish a "high seminary of learning" and "develop the material resources of the State" through its historical land-grant responsibilities of teaching, research, and extended public service. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, declare Wednesday, April 10, 2013, as Clemson Day in South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to James F. Barker, FAIA, president of Clemson University.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3892 (Word version) -- Rep. Howard: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE OUTSTANDING CHARITABLE WORK OF THE BEAUTY GRAND CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR, AND TO CONGRATULATE ITS MEMBERS UPON REACHING THE MILESTONE OF THEIR FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3880 (Word version) -- Rep. Allison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 67, TITLE 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS ACT"; TO PROVIDE A CITATION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY AND PURPOSE OF THE CHAPTER; TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; TO CREATE THE SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION, TERMS, DUTIES, AND POWERS OF THE BOARD; TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION MUST ADMINISTER THE BOARD; TO REQUIRE THAT A PERSON WHO PROVIDES INTERPRETING SERVICES IN A COMMUNITY SETTING OR CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS FOR REMUNERATION MUST BE LICENSED BY THE BOARD, SUBJECT TO EXCEPTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR RECIPROCITY WITH OTHER STATES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF A LICENSE; TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL LICENSURE AND RENEWAL; TO PROVIDE FOR THE INITIATION AND DISPENSATION OF CERTAIN MISCONDUCT CHARGES AGAINST A LICENSEE; TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF THE ACT; TO REQUIRE A LICENSEE WHO RECEIVES A FELONY CONVICTION OR IS SUBJECT TO A CIVIL ACTION MUST PROVIDE NOTICE TO THE BOARD; TO PROVIDE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD IS COVERED BY THE TORT CLAIMS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT NOMINATIONS FOR INITIAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD MUST BE MADE AND THE BOARD MUST MEET WITHIN A SPECIFIC TIME FRAME; AND TO REDESIGNATE THE EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 67, TITLE 40 AS ARTICLE 1 ENTITLED "SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS".
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3893 (Word version) -- Reps. Bedingfield, G. R. Smith, Loftis, Stringer, Burns, Hamilton, Erickson, Taylor, Clemmons, Delleney, Pitts and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF NEW STATEWIDE EDUCATION STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE SUCH AN ADOPTION MUST NOT BE IMPLEMENTED UNTIL APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JOINT RESOLUTION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3894 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons and Horne: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-370, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FACTORS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED WHEN DETERMINING JUST COMPENSATION IN CONDEMNATION ACTIONS REGARDING EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO INCLUDE DIMINUTION IN VALUE OF THE LANDOWNER'S REMAINING PROPERTY CAUSED BY RECONFIGURATION OF ROADWAYS AND CIRCUITOUS ACCESS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3895 (Word version) -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PARTY MAY MOVE FOR THE COURT TO LIFT OR MODIFY A STAY IMPOSED BY THE COURT, AND TO PROVIDE FACTORS THAT THE COURT MUST CONSIDER WHEN DETERMINING WHETHER A PARTY HAS SHOWN GOOD CAUSE TO LIFT A STAY, TO PROVIDE FACTORS THE COURT MUST CONSIDER WHEN LIFTING A STAY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION MAY BE CONSTRUED AS A PREFERENCE TOWARD PRESERVING, MODIFYING, OR LIFTING A STAY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3896 (Word version) -- Reps. Merrill, White and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-4-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION ON TUITION INCREASES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, BEGINNING WITH THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR, A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE SHALL ACCEPT AS FULL PAYMENT OF ALL TUITION AND FEES DUE FOR THOSE IN-STATE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WHOSE TUITION AND FEES ARE PAID PURSUANT TO A TUITION PREPAYMENT CONTRACT UNDER THE TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM THE AMOUNT OF TUITION AND FEES CHARGED IN-STATE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009 WHO DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, TO ALSO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM, BEGINNING WITH THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR, SHALL PAY TUITION AND FEES FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM WHO ATTEND IN-STATE PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS OR OUT-OF-STATE INSTITUTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER RELATED PROVISIONS TO IMPLEMENT THESE REQUIREMENTS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3897 (Word version) -- Reps. D. C. Moss, Delleney and Lucas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2600, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARKING VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY MAY NOT INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF A PARKING VIOLATION FINE WITHOUT MAILING WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE INCREASE TO THE ADDRESS OF RECORD OF THE PERSON CITED WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS OF THE INCREASE OR THE INCREASE IS VOID.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3898 (Word version) -- Rep. D. C. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-9-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PEOPLE WHO MAY ADOPT A CHILD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY RESIDENT OF THE STATE MAY ADOPT A CHILD PURSUANT TO THE ARTICLE, EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY SECTION 63-9-65; BY ADDING SECTION 63-9-62 TO CONSOLIDATE EXISTING PROVISIONS OF SECTION 63-9-60 THAT ADDRESS CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A NONRESIDENT MAY ADOPT A CHILD, THE REQUIREMENT THAT FAMILY COURTS INCLUDE FINDINGS IN ORDERS AS TO THE BASIS FOR THE EXEMPTION ALLOWING ADOPTION BY A NONRESIDENT, THE APPLICABILITY OF THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN TO ALL ADOPTIONS BY NONRESIDENTS, THE PROHIBITION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES DELAYING OR DENYING PLACEMENTS WITH NONRESIDENTS FOR CHILDREN IN ITS CUSTODY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 63-9-65 TO PROHIBIT RESIDENTS AND NONRESIDENTS FROM PETITIONING TO ADOPT A CHILD IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AFTER THE CHILD HAS BEEN PLACED IN A HOME FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3899 (Word version) -- Reps. D. C. Moss, Delleney, Felder, Lucas and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-450, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIRING A SEX OFFENDER TO REGISTER WITH A SHERIFF, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN OFFENDER IS NOT CONSIDERED TO HAVE REGISTERED UNTIL HE HAS PAID THE STATUTORILY AUTHORIZED REGISTRATION FEE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 295 (Word version) -- Senators Fair, Cromer, Verdin and Allen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-2028 SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT CREATED BY ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, WHICH PROVIDES RECREATIONAL SERVICES AND HAS AS ITS BOUNDARY THE SAME AS THE COUNTY IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED, TO VOLUNTARILY DISSOLVE ITSELF AND TRANSFER ITS ASSETS AND LIABILITIES TO A COUNTY IF ACCEPTED BY RESOLUTION OF ITS GOVERNING BODY; TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE CONDUCTED BEFORE TAKING A SUPERMAJORITY VOTE OF ITS GOVERNING BODY AND THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY; TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6-11-2140; TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATING THE MILLAGE LIMITATION FOR A COUNTY WHEN A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT TRANSFERS ITS ASSETS AND LIABILITIES TO A COUNTY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT THAT PROVIDES BOTH RECREATIONAL AND AGING SERVICES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

ROLL CALL

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, April 9.

Chandra Dillard Jerry Govan
Jackson "Seth" Whipper

Total Present--120

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. G. R. SMITH a leave of absence for the day due to the birth of a grandchild.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. THAYER a leave of absence for the day due to medical reasons.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MACK a leave of absence for the day due to a family funeral.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. Alex Ramsay of Charleston was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

CO-SPONSORS ADDED AND REMOVED

In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."

H. 3268 (Word version) -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Bedingfield, Willis, Allison, Putnam, Chumley, Dillard, Hamilton, Henderson, Knight, Loftis, Nanney and Robinson-Simpson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-2028 SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT CREATED BY ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, WHICH PROVIDES RECREATIONAL SERVICES AND HAS AS ITS BOUNDARY THE SAME AS THE COUNTY IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED, TO VOLUNTARILY DISSOLVE ITSELF AND TRANSFER ITS ASSETS AND LIABILITIES TO A COUNTY IF ACCEPTED BY RESOLUTION OF ITS GOVERNING BODY; TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE CONDUCTED BEFORE TAKING A SUPERMAJORITY VOTE OF ITS GOVERNING BODY AND THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY; TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6-11-2140; TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATING THE MILLAGE LIMITATION FOR A COUNTY WHEN A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT TRANSFERS ITS ASSETS AND LIABILITIES TO A COUNTY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT THAT PROVIDES BOTH RECREATIONAL AND AGING SERVICES.

Rep. BEDINGFIELD moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Tuesday, April 16, which was agreed to.

H. 3518--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

H. 3518 (Word version) -- Reps. Owens, Taylor, Daning, Simrill, Ballentine, Allison, Atwater, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Clyburn, Hixon, Limehouse, D. C. Moss, Norman, Pope, G. R. Smith, Wells and Rivers: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UNTIL JUNE 30, 2016, THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE PRESIDENTS OF PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SHALL TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ESTABLISH ACCOUNTABILITY-BASED FUNDING FOR PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.

Rep. OWENS proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 3518 (COUNCIL\AGM\3518C002.AGM.AB13), which was adopted:
Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, by deleting all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. The General Assembly finds that:

(1) to further the mission and goals for higher education in South Carolina as provided in Section 59-103-15;

(2) in recognition of the cultural, educational, and economic value of the senior public colleges and universities of this State, the General Assembly makes significant annual investments in these institutions;

(3) the people of South Carolina are supportive of these investments, provided that these institutions demonstrate that this commitment is resulting in tangible benefits for the State;

(4) senior public colleges and universities may best demonstrate their responsible stewardship of these funds through their performance, as measured against objective benchmarks;

(5) a system of funding based on accountability, performance, and outcomes is a policy tool intended to align the State's investment with the State's priorities to support and encourage institutional and system reforms that ultimately foster greater student success;

(6) a new method of allocating funds is required to ensure that senior public colleges and universities receive financial support from the State based upon the quality and effectiveness of the services they provide to South Carolina's students; and

(7) if senior public colleges and universities are to receive state appropriations based upon their performance, then institutions that demonstrate responsible fiscal stewardship and effective management should be granted greater autonomy to conduct their affairs.
SECTION 2. (A) The General Assembly intends to evaluate its method of annual appropriations to senior public colleges and universities and directs the Commission on Higher Education, in collaboration with the presidents of these institutions, to make recommendations to the General Assembly on a funding method that contains the following major features:

(1) organization of the senior public colleges and universities of this State and the selection of peer institutions and benchmarks, based upon the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education;

(2) evaluation criteria organized into categories that include, but are not limited to:

(a) completion;

(b) affordability and access;

(c) educational quality;

(d) economic development and institutional mission; and

(e) other categories as may be necessary;

(3) a five year transition to a new funding model that may preserve certain elements of the existing process in a streamlined and improved form; and

(4) a financial and regulatory incentive structure that promotes the objectives identified in this joint resolution by rewarding institutions for achieving their missions and state goals.

(B) The Commission on Higher Education shall support the efforts of the General Assembly to establish a funding model based on these features by submitting a report to the Governor, the Chairman of the House Education and Public Works Committee, the Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee no later than December 31, 2013, which:

(1) identifies specific indicators associated with each of the categories identified above, which would be appropriate for incorporation into a new funding model, based upon the findings of the General Assembly in SECTION 1. For each indicator, the commission must identify prospective public or nonprofit sources of data that could be used to support the annual evaluation process;

(2) identifies any aspects of the existing funding mechanism that merit retention in the new model, with suggested changes to current indicators or procedures that should be adopted;

(3) uses the research and findings of the Higher Education Task Force as provided in Proviso 5A.28 of the 2007-2008 Appropriations Act and Proviso 6.27 of the 2008-2009 Appropriations Act directing the task force to develop and recommend a Statewide Higher Education Strategic Plan and prioritizes the use of existing data sources and reporting mechanisms to the greatest practical extent;

(4) suggests any appropriate revisions to the critical success factors and performance indicators established by Section 59-103-30, in light of the legislative findings in SECTION 1 and the evaluation criteria in (A)(2) of this section;

(5) proposes degrees and measures of autonomy to be granted to institutions upon attainment of specific goals or thresholds; and

(6) inventories all state mandated and other reporting requirements imposed on institutions of higher education in South Carolina and recommends the elimination of any conflicting, redundant, or other excessive requirements, to reduce institutional compliance burdens.
SECTION 3. Colleges under the jurisdiction of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education as provided for in Section 59-53-20 are exempt from the provisions of this resolution.
SECTION 4. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor and expires on June 30, 2014. /
Amend the title to read:
/ TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE PRESIDENTS OF THE SENIOR PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SHALL TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN EVALUATING ITS METHOD OF STATE FUNDING FOR THE SENIOR PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

So, the Joint Resolution, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

H. 3099--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3099 (Word version) -- Reps. Nanney and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-17-2310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES REQUIRED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING, MODIFYING, AND ENFORCING CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE THESE ENTITIES TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION TO CLERKS OF COURT FOR THE SAME PURPOSE IN CASES NOT BEING ADMINISTERED PURSUANT TO TITLE IV-D OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.

H. 3568 (Word version) -- Reps. Weeks, Sandifer and Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-385, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ALTERING, TAMPERING WITH, OR BYPASSING ELECTRIC, GAS, OR WATER METERS, SECTION 58-7-60, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL APPROPRIATION OF GAS, AND SECTION 58-7-70, RELATING TO THE WRONGFUL USE OF GAS AND INTERFERENCE WITH GAS METERS, ALL SO AS TO RESTRUCTURE THE PENALTIES AND PROVIDE GRADUATED PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE STATUTES.

The Committee on Judiciary proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 3568 (COUNCIL\MS\3568C002.MS.AHB13), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Section 16-13-385 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 16-13-385. (A) It is unlawful for an unauthorized person to alter, tamper with, or bypass a meter which has been installed for the purpose of measuring the use of electricity, gas, or water.

A meter found in a condition which would cause electricity, gas, or water to be diverted from the recording apparatus of the meter or to cause the meter to inaccurately measure the use of electricity, gas, or water or the attachment to a meter or distribution wire of any device, mechanism, or wire which would permit the use of unmetered electricity, gas, or water or would cause a meter to inaccurately measure the use is prima facie evidence that the person in whose name the meter was installed or the person for whose benefit electricity, gas, or water was diverted caused the electricity, gas, or water to be diverted from going through the meter or the meter to inaccurately measure the use of the electricity, gas, or water.

(B) A person who violates the provisions of this section for a:

(1) first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days. For a;

(2) second or subsequent offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than three years, or both; and

(3)third or subsequent offense, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than fifteen thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

(C)A person who violates the provisions of this section for profit or income on behalf of a person in whose name the meter was installed or a person for whose benefit electricity, gas, or water was diverted for a:

(1)first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both;

(2)second offense, is guilty of misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than three thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than three years or both; and

(3)third or subsequent offense, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both.

(D)A person who violates the provisions of this section and the violation results in significant property damage or public endangerment for a:

(1)first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both;

(2)second offense, is guilty of misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than three thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than three years or both; and

(3)third or subsequent offense, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both.

(E)A person who violates the provisions of this section and the violation results in:

(1)great bodily injury to another person is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than fifteen thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than fifteen years, or both. For purposes of this item, 'great bodily injury' means bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ; and

(2)the death of another person is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than thirty years.

(F)This section does not apply to licensed and certified contractors while performing usual and ordinary service in accordance with recognized standards.

(G)A person who violates the provisions of this section for the purpose of growing or manufacturing controlled substances listed, or to be listed, in the schedules in Sections 44-53-190, 44-53-210, 44-53-230, 44-53-250, and 44-53-270 is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than fifteen thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than ten years, or both."
SECTION 2. Section 58-7-60 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 58-7-60. (A)AnyIt is unlawful for a person who has no contract, agreement, license or permission with or from anya person or corporation authorized to manufacture, sell or use gas for the purpose of light, heat, or power or with or from anyan authorized agent of sucha person or corporation for the use of gas belonging to, or produced or furnished by, any sucha person or corporation who shall wilfully withdraw or cause to be withdrawn in any manner and appropriate such gas from the pipes or conduits of any sucha person or corporation for his own use or for the use of any otheranother person or corporation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not exceeding one hundred dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(B)A person who violates the provisions of this section for a:

(1)first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days;

(2)second offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than three years, or both; and

(3)third or subsequent offense, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than fifteen thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

(C)A person who violates the provisions of this section and the violation results in significant property damage or public endangerment for a:

(1)first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both;

(2)second offense, is guilty of misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than three thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than three years or both; and

(3)third or subsequent offense, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both.

(D)A person who violates the provisions of this section and the violation results in:

(1)great bodily injury to another person is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than fifteen thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than fifteen years, or both. For purposes of this item, 'great bodily injury' means bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ; and

(2)the death of another person is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than thirty years.

(E)AnyNotwithstanding the provisions of this section, a person who shall aid, abet or assist such otheraids, abets, or assists another person in such withdrawing and appropriating of such gas from such pipes or conduits to or for the use of such otheranother person or to or for the use of any otheranother person or corporation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be punished in like manner for a:

(1)first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both;

(2)second offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than three thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than three years, or both; and

(3)third or subsequent offense, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both.

(F)This section does not apply to licensed and certified contractors while performing usual and ordinary service in accordance with recognized standards."
SECTION 3. Section 58-7-70 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 58-7-70. (A)AnyIt is unlawful for a person who has a contract, agreement, license or permission, oral or written, with or from anya person or corporation authorized to manufacture, sell or use gas for the purpose of light, heat, or power or with or from anyan authorized agent of any sucha person or corporation for the use of the gas belonging to, or produced or furnished by, any sucha person or corporation for certain specified purposes who shall wilfully and intentionally withdraw, or cause to be withdrawn,any such gas in any manner and appropriate it to his own use or to the use of any otheranother person or corporation for purposes other than those specified shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in Section 58-7-60.

(B)And any suchIt is unlawful for a person to whom such gas is furnished from or by means of a meter who shall wilfully and with intention to cheat and defraud any sucha person or corporation alter or interfere with sucha meter or by any contrivance whatsoever withdraw or take off gas in any manner except through sucha meter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be punished as provided in Section 58-7-60.

(C)A person who violates the provisions of this section for profit or income on behalf of a person in whose name the meter was installed or a person for whose benefit electricity, gas, or water was diverted for a:

(1)first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both;

(2)second offense, is guilty of misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than three thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than three years or both; and

(3)third or subsequent offense, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both.

(D)A person who violates the provisions of this section and the violation results in significant property damage or public endangerment for a:

(1)first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both;

(2)second offense, is guilty of misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than three thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than three years or both; and

(3)third or subsequent offense, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both.

(E)A person who violates the provisions of this section and the violation results in significant property damage or public endangerment is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than fifteen thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.

(F)A person who violates the provisions of this section and the violation results in:

(1)great bodily injury to another person is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than fifteen thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than fifteen years, or both. For purposes of this item, 'great bodily injury' means bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ; and

(2)the death of another person is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than thirty years.

(G)This section does not apply to licensed and certified contractors while performing usual and ordinary service in accordance with recognized standards."
SECTION 4. The repeal or amendment by this act of any law, whether temporary or permanent or civil or criminal, does not affect pending actions, rights, duties, or liabilities founded thereon, or alter, discharge, release or extinguish any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred under the repealed or amended law, unless the repealed or amended provision shall so expressly provide. After the effective date of this act, all laws repealed or amended by this act must be taken and treated as remaining in full force and effect for the purpose of sustaining any pending or vested right, civil action, special proceeding, criminal prosecution, or appeal existing as of the effective date of this act, and for the enforcement of rights, duties, penalties, forfeitures, and liabilities as they stood under the repealed or amended laws.
SECTION 5. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

Further proceedings were interrupted by expiration of time on the uncontested Calendar.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

Rep. MERRILL moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.

S. 239--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

S. 239 (Word version) -- Senators Cleary, Davis, L. Martin, Campbell, Cromer, Setzler, Ford and Campsen: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON LOTTERIES AND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THIS PROHIBITION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY AUTHORIZE RAFFLES TO BE OPERATED AND CONDUCTED BY RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, OR ELEEMOSYNARY PURPOSES, AND BY GENERAL LAW MUST DEFINE THE TYPE OF ORGANIZATION AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT RAFFLES, PROVIDE THE STANDARDS FOR THEIR CONDUCT AND MANAGEMENT, PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR ANY OTHER LAW NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE PROPER FUNCTIONING, HONESTY, INTEGRITY, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE RAFFLES ARE CONDUCTED.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution the yeas and nays were taken on the passage of the Joint Resolution, resulting as follows:

So, the Joint Resolution, having received the necessary two-thirds vote, was passed and ordered to third reading.

S. 213--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 213 (Word version) -- Senators Cleary, Davis, L. Martin, Peeler, Williams, Campbell, Cromer, Rankin, Shealy, Alexander, Gregory, Bryant, Bennett, Nicholson, Johnson, Setzler, Ford and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 33, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 57, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE QUALIFIED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO OPERATE AND CONDUCT RAFFLES THROUGH REGISTRATION WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE, TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR THESE EVENTS, TO REQUIRE PROCEEDS TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Rep. RIDGEWAY moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. BARFIELD, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3862 (Word version) -- Rep. Barfield: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MAKE APPLICATION BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION FOR A BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT CONVENTION OF THE SEVERAL STATES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. BARFIELD, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

S. 545 (Word version) -- Senator Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION LOCATED AT THE JUNCTURE OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAYS 76 AND 576 AT WAHEE ROAD IN MARION COUNTY "ROBERT J. MCINTYRE, SR. INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERSECTION THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "ROBERT J. MCINTYRE, SR. INTERSECTION".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

H. 3910 (Word version) -- Reps. Finlay and Bernstein: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HAMMOND SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2013 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Hammond School wrestling team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and commending them on their outstanding season and for capturing the 2013 South Carolina Independent School Association Class AAA State Championship title.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3911 (Word version) -- Rep. G. A. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE FIRST RESPONDERS IN SUMTER COUNTY WHO SELFLESSLY DEDICATE THEMSELVES TO THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF OUR CITIZENS.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 577 (Word version) -- Senators Hayes, Gregory and Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR BETTY JEAN WALKER FEINDEL OF YORK COUNTY FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE YORK COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY, TO CONGRATULATE HER ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 580 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE YORK COUNTY AS A VITAL PART OF THE PALMETTO STATE AND TO DECLARE APRIL 10, 2013, "YORK COUNTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3900 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, White, Bernstein, Spires, Sottile, Kennedy, J. E. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Merrill, Ott, Stavrinakis, Crosby, Horne, Patrick, Knight, Goldfinch, Sellers, Erickson, G. M. Smith, Rivers, Daning, Rutherford, Gambrell, Brannon, Gilliard, Bannister, Barfield, Bowers, R. L. Brown, Cole, Funderburk, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hixon, Limehouse, McCoy, W. J. McLeod, Mitchell, V. S. Moss, Powers Norrell and Tallon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-41-20, 11-41-30, 11-41-40, 11-41-50, 11-41-60, 11-41-70, AND 11-41-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOND ACT, SO AS TO MAKE ADDITIONAL FINDINGS, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT", AND TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR AN "ENHANCED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT" THAT EXTENDS TO A PROJECT ORIGINALLY QUALIFYING AS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BASED ON AT LEAST A FOUR HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT AND CREATION OF AT LEAST FOUR HUNDRED NEW JOBS IN THIS STATE WHICH QUALIFIES AS AN ENHANCED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BECAUSE OF A TOTAL INVESTMENT OF 1.1 BILLION DOLLARS AND THE CREATION OF A TOTAL OF AT LEAST TWO THOUSAND JOBS IN THIS STATE, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS IN STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENHANCED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL LIMIT ON GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT TO THESE ADDITIONAL BONDS AND THE APPLICATION OF NOTICE AND TIMELY ISSUANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE ADDITIONAL BONDS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3901 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-2-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HOLDER OF A PERMIT THAT ALLOWS ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION OF BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS SHALL RECYCLE EACH RECYCLABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINER SOLD ON THE PREMISES IN ACCORDANCE WITH A MODEL RECYCLING PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-2-90, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT FOR A PERMIT FOR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A RECYCLING PLAN OR A BASIS FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3902 (Word version) -- Reps. Finlay, Henderson, Quinn, Bingham, Atwater and D. C. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-3420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THE LEWIS BLACKMAN HOSPITAL PATIENT SAFETY ACT, SO AS TO ADD DEFINITIONS FOR "HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER" AND "HEALTH CARE FACILITY"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-3435 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS TO WEAR IDENTIFICATION BADGES DISPLAYING CERTAIN INFORMATION.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3903 (Word version) -- Reps. McCoy, Patrick, Limehouse, Sottile, Stavrinakis and Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "COMPETITIVE INSURANCE ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 38-3-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR MUST ENGAGE IN EFFORTS TO PROVIDE MARKET ASSISTANCE AND PROMOTE CONSUMER EDUCATION TO COASTAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE CONSUMERS, AND THE DIRECTOR MUST SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE BANKING AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE, AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE LABOR, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE BY NO LATER THAN JANUARY THIRTY-FIRST OF EACH YEAR REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE COASTAL PROPERTY INSURANCE MARKET; TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-200, RELATING TO CREDITS AGAINST PREMIUM TAX, SO AS TO DEFINE ESSENTIAL TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT INSURERS MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A PREMIUM TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE PREMIUM TAX IMPOSED BY SECTION 38-7-20 ON FULL COVERAGE POLICIES WRITTEN OUTSIDE OF THE COASTAL AREA TO REDUCE THE INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX LEVIED TO ONE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL PREMIUMS WRITTEN ON FULL COVERAGE POLICIES OUTSIDE OF THE COASTAL AREA, AND THE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE SHALL DEVELOP PROCEDURES TO BE USED IN IMPLEMENTING THIS TAX CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-485, RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HURRICANE DAMAGE MITIGATION PROGRAM BY THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE PERCENT OF THE PREMIUM TAXES DUE TO THIS STATE BY BROKERS PLACING PROPERTY INSURANCE WITHIN THE ELIGIBLE SURPLUS LINES MARKET AND TWO PERCENT OF THE PREMIUM TAXES COLLECTED ANNUALLY AND REMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT BY INSURERS LICENSED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-755, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF APPLICANTS OR RENEWING POLICYHOLDERS OF AVAILABLE CREDITS, DISCOUNTS AND DEDUCTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL INSURERS, AT THE ISSUANCE OF A NEW POLICY AND AT EACH RENEWAL SHALL NOTIFY THE APPLICANT OR POLICYHOLDER OF A PERSONAL LINES RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICY OF CERTAIN DISCLOSURES, AND THE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE SHALL PRESCRIBE THE FORM AND MANNER FOR INSURER NOTICES OR DISCLOSURES, AND ANY DISCLOSURE SHALL BE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHALL NOT AMEND, EXTEND, OR ALTER COVERAGE PROVIDED IN A POLICY.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3904 (Word version) -- Reps. Daning, Crosby, Merrill, Simrill and Lucas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES ALLOWING LICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS TO ISSUE FIRST TIME MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSE TAGS DIRECTLY FROM THEIR DEALERSHIPS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY CERTIFY THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS TO PROCESS TITLE, LICENSE PLATES, TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATES, AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION TRANSACTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS MAY COLLECT TRANSACTION FEES FROM ENTITIES WHO TRANSMIT OR RETRIEVE CERTAIN DATA FROM THE DEPARTMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-265, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIENS RECORDED AGAINST MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOBILE HOMES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE THAT LIEN RECORDINGS MAY BE ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES OR MOBILE HOMES MAY RETAIN THE ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE VEHICLE'S TITLE WITH THE DEPARTMENT ONCE ALL LIENS ARE SATISFIED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS RELATING TO GOVERNING THE TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRONIC LIEN INFORMATION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3905 (Word version) -- Reps. Loftis, H. A. Crawford, Brannon, Daning, Crosby, Munnerlyn, J. R. Smith, Burns, Dillard, V. S. Moss, Pope, Powers Norrell, Ridgeway, Rivers, Simrill, Toole and Wood: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "BACK TO BASICS IN EDUCATION ACT OF 2013" BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-15 SO AS TO ADD CURSIVE WRITING AND MEMORIZATION OF MULTIPLICATION TABLES TO THE REQUIRED SUBJECTS OF INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TO REQUIRE STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE IN EACH SUBJECT BEFORE COMPLETION OF THE FIFTH GRADE, TO PROVIDE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ASSIST THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN IDENTIFYING THE MOST APPROPRIATE MEANS FOR INTEGRATING THIS REQUIREMENT INTO THEIR EXISTING CURRICULUMS, AND TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT APPLICABLE BEGINNING WITH THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3907 (Word version) -- Reps. Willis, Owens, Stringer, Daning, Brannon, Rivers, Kennedy, King, Mitchell, Putnam, Wells and Wood: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 56 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ACCEPT UNCERTIFIED CHECKS FOR PAYMENT FOR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY REFUSE TO PROVIDE A PERSON ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE, EXCEPT AN IDENTIFICATION CARD, UNTIL THE PERSON HAS PAID ALL FEES OWED THE DEPARTMENT AS A RESULT OF A RETURNED CHECK, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY CHARGE A FEE SPECIFIED IN SECTION 34-11-70 TO COVER THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COLLECTION OF FEES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY CHARGE A PROCESSING FEE FOR THE USE OF CREDIT CARDS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PROCESSING FEES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE MUST BE PLACED IN A SPECIAL RESTRICTED ACCOUNT TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO DEFRAY ITS COSTS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3908 (Word version) -- Reps. Willis, Owens, Daning, Brannon, Rivers, King, Rutherford, Mitchell, Wells and Wood: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 132 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE SPECIAL PERSONALIZED MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2250, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES ISSUANCE OF SAMPLE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY RETAIN THE FEE CHARGED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THIS LICENSE PLATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE SOUVENIR LICENSE PLATES, PROVIDE A FEE FOR THIS LICENSE PLATE, AND HOW THE LICENSE PLATE MUST BE DISPLAYED, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-8000 AND 56-3-8100, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES, GUIDELINES FOR PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THESE LICENSE PLATES, AND THE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SALE OF THESE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST DEVELOP A BASIC LICENSE PLATE DESIGN FOR ALL SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONAL LICENSE PLATES WHICH MUST BE ISSUED FOR ALL ORGANIZATIONAL LICENSE PLATES REQUESTED AFTER JULY 1, 2013.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

S. 176 (Word version) -- Senator Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-1000 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE TIME FOR A MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL AND APPEAL IN MAGISTRATES COURT, TO INCREASE THE TIME PERIOD IN WHICH A MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL MAY BE MADE FROM FIVE TO TEN DAYS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 284 (Word version) -- Senators Hutto and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-2100 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE POSTING OF INFORMATION REGARDING THE NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESOURCE CENTER HOTLINE IN CERTAIN BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS, PROVIDE THE LANGUAGE FOR THE POSTING, AND PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO POST.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 296 (Word version) -- Senators Jackson, McElveen, Coleman, Ford, Campbell, Young, Allen, Pinckney, Cleary, Williams, Cromer, Nicholson, Johnson, Fair, McGill, Bright, Verdin, Gregory, Setzler, Shealy, Matthews, Turner, Thurmond, Peeler, Lourie, Leatherman, Scott, Alexander and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-535 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO MALICIOUS INJURY TO A PLACE OF WORSHIP, TO PROVIDE THAT WHOEVER WILFULLY, UNLAWFULLY, AND MALICIOUSLY VANDALIZES, DEFACES, DAMAGES, OR DESTROYS OR ATTEMPTS TO VANDALIZE, DEFACE, DAMAGE, OR DESTROY ANY FIXTURES OR IMPROVEMENTS OF A PLACE OF WORSHIP, OR AIDS, AGREES WITH, EMPLOYS, OR CONSPIRES WITH ANY PERSON TO DO OR CAUSE TO BE DONE ANY OF THESE ACTS IS GUILTY OF A FELONY AND, UPON CONVICTION, MUST BE IMPRISONED NOT LESS THAN SIX MONTHS NOR MORE THAN TEN YEARS OR FINED NOT MORE THAN TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, OR BOTH.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 405 (Word version) -- Senator L. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-560, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT TO ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES AND THE ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THESE RULES BY THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE INSTEAD THAT THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT SHALL HANDLE COMPLAINTS AGAINST ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES FOR POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT IN THE SAME MANNER AS COMPLAINTS AGAINST OTHER JUDGES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 460 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTY OF DUE CARE THAT A SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE BROKER MUST EXERCISE WHEN PLACING BUSINESS WITH NONADMITTED INSURERS, SO AS TO EXEMPT THOSE BROKERS FROM THIS REQUIREMENT WHEN SEEKING TO PROCURE OR PLACE NONADMITTED INSURANCE FOR AN EXEMPT COMMERCIAL PURCHASER IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

S. 539 (Word version) -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BOARD, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS OF LICENSURE FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4328, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

S. 541 (Word version) -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - PANEL FOR DIETETICS, RELATING TO CODE OF ETHICS, INTERPRETATION OF STANDARDS, AND REPORTING OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4327, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

RATIFICATION OF ACTS

At 1:07 p.m. the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were duly ratified:

(R. 13, S. 230 (Word version)) -- Senator Johnson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-27-275, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLARENDON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO ADJUST THE MEMBERSHIP AND COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD.

(R. 14, S. 261 (Word version)) -- Senators Leatherman, Setzler, Ford and Campsen: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO STATE INCOME TAX LAWS, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO JANUARY 2, 2013, AND TO DELETE AN INAPPLICABLE SUBITEM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE NOT ADOPTED BY THIS STATE, SO AS TO NOT ADOPT CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE REDUCTION ON ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS AND THE REDUCTION ON THE PERSONAL EXEMPTION.

(R. 15, S. 517 (Word version)) -- Senators Massey and Nicholson: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 185 OF 1997, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4 OF MCCORMICK COUNTY, TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE EVENT OF A VACANCY ON THE BOARD OCCURRING FOR ANY REASON OTHER THAN EXPIRATION OF A TERM, THE BOARD SHALL CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3293 (Word version) -- Reps. Norman, Felder and Long: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE IN YORK COUNTY THAT CROSSES INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 77 ALONG SUTTON ROAD THE "PATRIOT LEONARD A. FARRINGTON 9/11 MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "PATRIOT LEONARD A. FARRINGTON 9/11 MEMORIAL BRIDGE".

Rep. KENNEDY moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.

ADJOURNMENT

At 1:39 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. J. R. SMITH, adjourned in memory of Harriet Felkel of Columbia, mother of Tricia Miller, research assistant to the Speaker's office, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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